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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month and throughout the year, Richland County Children Services (RCCS) encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making our community a better place for children and families. By ensuring that parents have the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to care for their children, we can help promote the social and emotional well-being of children and youth and prevent child maltreatment within families in our community.
To help spread awareness for child abuse prevention, Richland County Children Services (RCCS) is inviting individuals, churches, organizations, businesses and schools to tie a blue ribbon on their door, mailbox, or car antenna during the month of April.
The blue ribbon is the international symbol for child abuse prevention. It serves as a reminder that all of us have a responsibility in helping protect children.
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Richland County, and the month is full of events that highlight awareness of this serious problem which can be found county-wide. Events include:
Child Abuse Prevention Month Kick Off, Richland County Courthouse, 50 Park Ave E, Commissioners Board Room, Thursday, March 31, 9:30 AM. The Richland County Commissioners will present a Proclamation in observance of April being National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Proclamations will also be issued by the cities of Mansfield, Ontario, Shelby, and villages of Bellville, Butler, Lexington, Lucas, Plymouth, and Shiloh.
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RCCS Executive Director Nikki Harless receives proclamation from Commissioner Cliff Mears.
Richland County Children Services (RCCS) kicked off Child Abuse Prevention Month on Thursday, April 1, with a proclamation from the Richland County Commissioners.
The proclamation read during a meeting by Commissioner Cliff Mears, who said he was impressed during a recent visit to the Scholl Road agency, was also signed by Commissioners Darrell Banks and Tony Vero designating April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the county.
This year Richland County Children Services (RCCS) theme is “Staying Safe Together.” The most important thing we can do to help children thrive is to support families before they reach a crisis. More…
As we reported in December (story here), several local agencies partnered late last year to collect socks to be given to nursing home residents. The final count of donations received is now available.
First, let’s look at the goal itself. The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, We ACT and Richland County Children Services, along with other community organizations, set a goal of collecting 4,000 pairs of socks by December 31. The 2018 drive had resulted in the collection of 3,085 pairs of socks so, at the time the 2019 goal was set back in November, 4,000 pairs of socks seemed ambitious but hopefully achievable. More…
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In Richland County, there are older teenagers in foster care who face a future without stable and caring families to guide them into adulthood.
Older youth are much less likely to be adopted than younger children, and older youth themselves are often reluctant to pursue adoption, opting instead to prepare for independent living. Yet studies have shown that having a close relationship with a caring adult is key to improving their opportunities for success.
That is why this year November 23 has been designated as National Adoption Day and the entire month of November is National Adoption Month, offering a time to share resources that encourage older youth to consider how important a family can be even after they become adults. More…
North End Community Improvement Collaborative, Inc. (NECIC) has announced a new initiative in partnership with Richland County Children’s Services.
The Open Table will support youth aging out of foster care by building a network of ongoing support and mentorship around the needs of each participant.
“This is a mentoring initiative,” said NECIC Executive Director Deanna West-Torrence. “Six to eight mentors who are screened and trained meet an individual for one hour a week, for a year, to enjoy a meal with the goal of expanding that individual’s relational and social capital.” More…
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Three area agencies are asking for help keep our older community members warm during the cold winter months. The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Richland County Children Services and We ACT are partnering to collect socks for the annual Socks for Seniors drive.
Socks will be donated to nursing facilities in Richland County. More…
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Richland County Children Services is seeking applicants for two job openings – Kinship Navigator and Community Engagement Specialist. Both job postings close on December 21. More…
If you have ever considered becoming a foster parent, Richland County Children Services will help you become licensed with a “training marathon.”
During a two-weekend session, beginning on Saturday, June 17, a prospective foster parent can accomplish what normally takes three times as long. The agency has a critical need for new, local foster homes and this accelerated training session is one way RCCS hopes to accomplish its goal. More…
Richland County Children Services is seeking monthly sponsors for its fourth-annual calendar, featuring artwork done by local third grade children.
The calendar is roughly based on the school year, beginning with August 2017 through July 2018. The theme for this year’s artwork is “Children Are Our Future.” More…
Richland County Children Services has set out to fill a caseworker position.
The caseworker is needed immediately. The following are the job duties listed: More…
